City · Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, city, in Baltimore city, Maryland. Baltimore had 569,997 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 585,708 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 573,243 (controlled total). GEOID 2404000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
569,997
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 585,708 · ACS 2020-2024: 573,243
Median household income
$62,177
±$1,378 (90% margin)
Maryland: $103,678
Median home value
$229,600
±$3,425 (90% margin)
Maryland: $419,900
Median gross rent
$1,331
±$15 (90% margin)
Maryland: $1,705
Where is Baltimore and what county is it in?
Baltimore is a city in Baltimore city, Maryland. It covers 80.9 square miles of land, 7,236 residents per square mile in 2020.
Baltimore is in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Baltimore covers the same area as Baltimore city: the city and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Baltimore's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Baltimore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 569,997 people lived in Baltimore on July 1, 2025, down 2.7% since 2020, while Maryland grew 1.4%. The 2020 Census counted 585,708 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 573,243.
| Measure | Baltimore | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 573,243 | 6,206,011 | −35,789 |
| Households | 255,668 ±1,367 | 2,362,928 | +16,552 |
| Average household size | 2.16 ±0.01 | 2.57 | −0.29 |
| Housing units | 295,032 ±179 | 2,560,784 | +736 |
Baltimore's population since 2000
From 651,154 in 2000 to 569,997 in 2025: down 12.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Baltimore as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Baltimore?
The median resident of Baltimore is 36.2 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 58.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.0%. 9.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Baltimore | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±0.1 | 39.4 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 20.9% ±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±0.1 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 46.5% ±0.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% | 12.5% | +2.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.0% ±0.1 pts | 46.6% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 58.5% ±0.2 pts | 28.9% | −3.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±0.1 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±0.2 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.3% ±0.4 pts | 16.6% | +1.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.0% ±0.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±0.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.5% ±0.5 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9% ±0.4 pts | 6.3% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7% ±0.5 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.1% ±0.7 pts | 43.4% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.1% ±0.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.5% ±0.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±0.2 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Baltimore earn?
Half of Baltimore's 255,668 households earn less than $62,177 a year (±$1,378), against $62,177 in Baltimore city and $103,678 in Maryland. In 2015-2019 it was $62,001 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Baltimore | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,177 ±$1,378 | $103,678 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,265 ±$1,404 | $136,642 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,604 ±$577 | $52,979 | +$2,119 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±0.7 pts | 9.4% | −1.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.5% ±1.8 pts | 11.5% | −5.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.2% ±0.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% ±0.4 pts | 96.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4% ±0.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Baltimore?
Owners occupy 47.5% of Baltimore's occupied homes and renters 52.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $229,600 by its owner (±$3,425). The median renter pays $1,331 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Baltimore | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $229,600 ±$3,425 | $419,900 | +$32,566 |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 ±$15 | $1,705 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.6% ±1.5 pts | 42.3% | +2.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,789 ±$29 | $2,347 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.5% ±0.8 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.5% ±0.8 pts | 32.4% | – |
| Housing units | 295,032 ±179 | 2,560,784 | +736 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 14.7% ±0.4 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3% ±0.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 41.5% ±0.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 26.7% ±0.7 pts | 8.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Baltimore building?
Builders took permits for 543 new housing units in Baltimore in 2025 (254 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.1 across Maryland.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Baltimore work and get to work?
55.5% of Baltimore's workers drive alone and 17.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Baltimore | Maryland | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.2% ±0.5 pts | 67.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±0.4 pts | 4.9% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 55.5% ±0.9 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±0.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 10.3% ±0.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.8% ±0.7 pts | 19.3% | +13.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.1 min ±0.5 | 31.1 min | −2.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Baltimore?
199 census tracts lie mostly in Baltimore (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $12,484 (Tract 1702) to $250,000 or more (Tract 2711.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2606.05Baltimore city | 6,870 | $63,082 |
| Tract 2720.03Baltimore city | 6,565 | $75,973 |
| Tract 401Baltimore city | 6,387 | $63,495 |
| Tract 2712Baltimore city | 6,287 | $195,272 |
| Tract 2708.03Baltimore city | 6,260 | $60,046 |
| Tract 1511Baltimore city | 5,933 | $65,855 |
| Tract 2602.01Baltimore city | 5,929 | $57,314 |
| Tract 1102Baltimore city | 5,764 | $72,296 |
| Tract 2708.02Baltimore city | 5,637 | $61,595 |
| Tract 2602.02Baltimore city | 5,580 | $31,294 |
| Tract 1510Baltimore city | 5,497 | $56,369 |
| Tract 2601.02Baltimore city | 5,435 | $70,996 |
Every census tract in Baltimore: the tract table of Baltimore city
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Baltimore) · Census block assignment files
How does Baltimore compare with other places in Maryland?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Baltimore is the 30th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the most populous of 157 in Maryland.
Baltimore ranks 296th of 322 places in Maryland with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 157 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 18th | 326 |
| Median household income | 296th | 322 |
| Per capita income | 237th | 326 |
| Median home value | 297th | 323 |
| Median gross rent | 237th | 288 |
| Poverty rate | 24th | 230 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 200th | 325 |
| Median age | 255th | 326 |
| Owner-occupied share | 293rd | 323 |
| Work from home | 155th | 293 |
| Travel time to work | 216th | 325 |
Baltimore's figures with every place in Maryland (CSV)
Every place in Maryland, sortable · Compare Baltimore with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Baltimore?
1 of the 57 figures for Baltimore on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Baltimore are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Baltimore.